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Accept incensed by anti-LGBT lambradjies

Non-governmental organisation Accept – LGBTI Cyprus on Sunday reacted with fury to images of Easter bonfires, known as “lambradjies”, adorned with LGBT flags, describing them as “fires of hatred”. “When LGBTQI+ flags are burned at the lambradjies instead of effigies of Judas, we do not have a custom, we have education in violence and in […]

12.04.2026 14:44

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British bases’ status ‘not up for negotiation’, minister says

The status of the United Kingdom’s two sovereign bases in Cyprus is “not up for negotiation”, British undersecretary of state for the armed forces Al Carns said on Sunday. “We have to be really clear on this, the legal status of the sovereign base areas is rock solid,” he told British newspaper the Daily Telegraph. […]

12.04.2026 13:58

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Cypriot singer ‘denied entry to Greece’

British Cypriot singer Isin Karaca said she was denied entry to Greece and deported from Athens airport after having attempted to go on holiday to the country. She posted a video on social media in which she said that upon her arrival in Athens, “I was not declared a tourist, I was practically declared an […]

12.04.2026 13:39

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Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag

Scientists and designers recently unveiled a handbag made with collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus rex fossils from the US ‌in a unique creation intended to demonstrate the value of laboratory-grown leather. The teal-coloured bag will be displayed on a rock in a cage under a replica of a T. rex at Amsterdam’s Art Zoo museum until […]

12.04.2026 12:44

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Ustel faces censure from all sides as welfare deadlock continues

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel continues to face criticism from both inside and outside his ruling coalition over his handling of attempts to cut payments of the cost-of-living allowance for some public sector workers, after having announced that the matter will not be debated in the Turkish Cypriot legislature in the coming week. The […]

12.04.2026 12:34

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Rocks thrown at police in Latsia

Rocks were thrown at police officers in the Nicosia suburb of Latsia on Saturday evening after the officers had responded to reports of bins being set on fire. One of the rocks smashed the window of a police car. Meanwhile, on Sunday morning, a 16-year-old boy was arrested in the Nicosia suburb of Strovolos after […]

12.04.2026 11:23

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Police defend decision to issue search warrant for Nikos Clerides

The police on Sunday defended their decision to issue a search warrant for the home and office of lawyer Nikos Clerides, stressing that the decision was taken within the bounds of the law. “The submission of the request [for the warrant] by the police was based on an evaluation of specific testimony which has legally […]

12.04.2026 10:44

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Boat completely destroyed by fire in Kofinou

A boat was completely destroyed by a fire which broke out in the Larnaca district village of Kofinou, the police said on Sunday. The boat had been on the back of a trailer in a field in the village, which does not have a coastline. The fire was noticed at around 3.50am, with the fire […]

12.04.2026 10:24

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Letymbiotis demands investigation over Limassol building collapse

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Saturday night said that an investigation will be “necessary” into the collapse of a block of flats in the Limassol suburb of Yermasoyia, which killed two. “The government expresses deep sorrow for the tragedy which occurred today in Yermasoyia, with the collapse of a block of flats and the loss […]

12.04.2026 10:17

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Kentucky bourbon makers slash output and jobs amid cooling global demand

Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags. Yet, as the American spirit faced a tumultuous market in 2025, the Kentucky company built a new, $200 million distillery in the heart of bourbon country, adding 155,000 barrels of capacity. Famous for brands like Evan Williams and […]

12.04.2026 10:00

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Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, scattered showers expected

Sunday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy across most of the island, with scattered showers forecast and thunderstorms not ruled out. The skies are expected to gradually clear over the course of the day, with maximum temperatures expected to range between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius. Over the coming days, the skies are expected […]

12.04.2026 09:59

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Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 6: The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced a targeted initiative to support the hotel industry while rewarding its customers amid ongoing regional challenges. The bank said the move comes in response to the impact of the Middle East crisis on the […]

12.04.2026 09:00

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Hungary votes in high-stakes election with EU, Russia watching closely

Hungarians vote on Sunday in an election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year hold on power, rattle Russia and send shockwaves through right-wing circles across the West, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House. Orban, a eurosceptic nationalist, has carved out a model of an “illiberal democracy” seen as a blueprint by Trump’s […]

12.04.2026 08:15

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IMF warns emerging markets vulnerable to skittish portfolio investors

Emerging market ‌nations now get the bulk of their foreign financing from the likes of hedge funds, pension funds and insurers, leaving them vulnerable to rapid outflows during crises, the International Monetary Fund said in a report. The share of the ​cash flowing into emerging market debt from portfolio investors has doubled over the past […]

12.04.2026 08:00

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US, Iran fail to reach deal after 21 hours of talks, fragile ceasefire at risk

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that his negotiating team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with Iran following 21 hours of negotiations, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire. “The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s […]

12.04.2026 07:59

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German services growth hits six-month low as Middle East war hits demand

Business activity growth in Germany’s service sector abruptly lost momentum in March as demand weakened amid fallout ​from the war in the Middle East, a survey ‌showed this week. The final S&P Global services PMI for Germany fell to 50.9 in March from 53.5 in February, marking its lowest ​reading since September and slightly below […]

12.04.2026 06:00

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Colonialism in stone: how British architecture shaped Cyprus

More often than not, what the eye becomes accustomed to, it no longer sees. This is also true for our diverse architecture – the buildings we grew up with and take for granted, although it was not the buildings themselves that made the difference. It is not until we are prompted to take a look […]

12.04.2026 04:24

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After years of war with Russia, Ukraine’s farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops to Europe, is sowing 100 fewer hectares of corn this spring. The 70-year-old needs to save money after fertiliser prices soared following the war in Iran. His biggest worry is about buying the diesel he will need to harvest his 1,200 […]

12.04.2026 04:20

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North’s ruling coalition delays welfare debate after week of protests

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel on Saturday announced that his ruling coalition’s planned changes to the payment of the cost-of-living allowance to public sector workers will not be debated in the Turkish Cypriot legislature in the coming week, following mass protests and a general strike in recent days. He said the decision to postpone […]

11.04.2026 21:08

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President calls for unity and resilience in Easter message

President Nikos Christodoulides on Holy Saturday delivered a message of unity, faith and perseverance, as Cyprus prepared to celebrate Easter. Addressing the nation, the president described Easter as the “victory of life” and the culmination of the Passion, urging people to draw strength from faith, hope and resilience in their daily struggles. “I sincerely wish […]

11.04.2026 19:00

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Israeli strikes kill seven in Gaza, health officials say

Two Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, officials from Gaza’s health ministry said. An airstrike hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip early on Saturday, killing at least six, while a second airstrike hit Beit Lahiya, killing at least one, said […]

11.04.2026 17:27

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Bournemouth stun Arsenal to open door in title race

Bournemouth’s Alex Scott threw the Premier League title race wide open with the winning goal as his side beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 at The Emirates on Saturday. Midfielder Scott produced a cool finish after a neat build-up in the 74th minute to stun the nervous-looking hosts and provide a huge boost for chasers Manchester City. […]

11.04.2026 17:00

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Concern grows over rise in youth delinquency in neighbourhoods

A worrying rise in delinquent behaviour by groups of teenagers in residential areas has come to light in recent weeks, with residents reporting incidents of vandalism, violence and intimidation. People have taken to social media to highlight what they describe as repeated damage to both public and private property, as well as cases involving injuries, […]

11.04.2026 16:53

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Second fatality at Grand National meeting

Get On George became the second fatality at this year’s Grand National meeting after pulling up in the second race at Aintree on Saturday. The six-year old gelding, trained by Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith, was attended to by vets on the course and was put down immediately after the race. It was the second […]

11.04.2026 16:07

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